Nesting amongst the yacht clubs, the Mayflower is a little gem of a pub with hotel accomodation…read moreabove. There is a large beer garden, fabulous in summer to sit outside with a glass of pimms and some of the potato wedges which come with a mean sweet chilli sauce! The food is average, quality having depleted in recent months, a change of chef possibly??? Bar food is reasonably priced and they also have a resturant which is fairly pricey but clearly better quality food. The pub is clean and modern with a good selection of beer on draught and the inside seating is mainly wooden benches. In the winter there is a fantastic log fire, ideal for warming up around after a walk along the sea wall, that is if you can get anywhere near it!

A very nice pub/hotel. More pub than hotel. Very nicely located next to the solent, with lots of…read moreboats and ferrys. The food is good with an extensive list of specials that change daily. The menu has pasta's,curries, burgers, fish, chinese dishes and traditional British. Something for everyone. There is an okay wine list, bit pricey perhaps. There is a large garden to the rear with a play area for children of all ages. There is also a bbq on offer in the summer months. The mayflower can get very busy in the summer when the sailing crowd descend in their droves. The rooms are decent, but the decor a bit tired.

Brilliant family celebration We chose The Manor for my 80th…read moreBirthday Celebration, as we had stayed there before and always found it welcoming and comfortable and good value. My plan was to have a weekend with my partner, my children , grand children and sisters and their husbands (Total 31 people in all) with a lunch on the Saturday with 10 more relations who could make the journey and back in a day. As it happened the numbers were ideal as we were able to use all the bedrooms and have the hotel to ourselves for the weekend, with a few of the people staying a few extra days before and after. The atmosphere was very relaxed and every one had a fantastic time. It was a great opportunity for my grandchildren (teenage or a bit older) to get to know each other and have fun together - some live abroad and others at some distance from each other. The lunch on the Saturday went off very well with everyone very much at ease. The food was very good with a varied menu that I had agreed in advance with Tim the owner and the Dining Room suited our number very well. The next day we celebrated the 60th birthday of my son in law who had driven over with his family from Austria and we had another celebratory lunch, this time there were 17 of us and again we had a lovely meal. The hotel rooms were very comfortable and there was enough flexibility to have a few extra beds for some children. Tim and his team were very friendly and helpful and made everyone very welcome. A special mention to Helena and Angie, and Matt the chef. Highlight for me were the lunches and also the breakfasts where everyone was able to mingle very happily in a totally relaxed atmosphere. For me it was the highlight of my year and I have to thank Tim and his Team for making it such a happy and memorable time

I stayed recently for a weekend getaway and loved the hotel. The rooms were clean, a good size and…read morehad a nice contemporary design. The staff were efficient and a good balance of informal/formal. The food was great. This hotel offers so much with it being in such a great location for outdoor pursuits, however, they have their own lovely grounds if you fancy a bit of a walk. Look out for the summer when I am sure lunch and dinner will be served on the terrace.

Absolute bargain through latebookings.com, would have got 4 stars else as normal prices are quite…read moreexpensive. Lovely rooms and a generally cosy and homely atmosphere. The beds are very comfortable and the breakfast was great tasting and substantial. Highly recommended if you can get a good online deal, still pretty good if you can't.

This is one of those place you just happen to come across,right in the middle of the new forest…read morethis pub/resturant/b and b is wonderful. We stayed overnight here and the rooms are clean,spacious and have baths big enough for two(trust me) The bar is friendly and cosy with a wide choice of food from burgers to fish... Breakfast is rather large and sets you up for a long walk into the forest. We paid £75.00 for one night b and b and it was well worth it,plenty of car parking space if you can get the pony's out the way!

A perenially fave this place. In the heart of the New Forest although not too far from the main…read moreroad out of Bournemouth. Lovely proper pub, lovely food, quite small inside but a big garden with lots of table and a children's play area. Highlights are the wild New Forest ponies that also like the big beer garden and that you can do some New Forest walks from here and leave your car in their carpark! The walks are of varying lengths and take you through forest, heath land, grassy mounds and all very peaceful and lovely. Place is teaming with wildlife. Just be careful not to get lost just as it's getting dark

Gorgeous hotel on the edge of the New Forest. The main reception rooms are set in a beautiful,…read morehistoric building - although most of the guest bedrooms seemed to be much more modern. Rooms were clean and very comfortable, if rather 'chintzy'. There's a gym etc and spa - with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Breakfast is served in a room overlooking the beautifully manicured grounds and consisted of a cold continental buffet and then waiter served hot food (choice of full English, kippers, porridge etc). The hotel is very near the ferry terminal for Isle of Wight ferries and a short drive to Lymington itself. There's a nice pub though on the way to Lymington (called the Waggon and Horses?).

Have had a timeshare here for the last 20 years. Alway enjoy coming here in November. Great base…read moreand alway enjoy sitting by the fire with a gin and tonic. Always a great selection of places to eat in Lymington at the Stanwell hotel or at the Cloud in Brockenhurst. Fantastic shops in Lymington and a great Market on Saturday.

Beautiful rooms with incredible views, the scenery is second to none! Had an beautiful meal and…read moredrinks by the fire in an intimate bar lounge it was simply perfect!

Here for a wedding. Beautiful grounds and setting. Great rooms. Spa amenities are solid…read more Be sure to book activities well in advance of your arrival. We failed to do so and so weren't able to do any, but no biggie as there's still plenty of things to do, such as relax and enjoy the scenery. Food here is also excellent. Lots of traditional British dishes that are super tasty. Would recommend also eating meals in the restaurant here.

A very good Travelodge in a perfect situation if you are travelling to the West Country or an…read moreovernight stay in the New Forest, like us. Very pleasant receptionist who went through the formalities quickly. The room was very large with plenty of room to swing two or three cats in LOL. Really comfy bed and plenty of storage space large writing desk, flat screen TV (gave us the opportunity of seeing Andy Murray winning Wimbledon), fan and a nice bathroom with shower (great water pressure). Very very clean throughout. The room was on the main road but we didn't hear traffic because of the really good double glazing. Next door is a Little Chef, helpful for a breakfast. Very nice stop over

Staying in a nice warm room while it rains outside. Was allowed to check in an hour early, and you…read moreget a discount in the Little Chef attached to the TravelLodge. Considering the TravelLodge is next to the main road, it has good double glazing that keeps out the noise of the passing cars. As for the room, much the same as the other TravelLodges that I have visited in the past. Clean, dry, warm, usual colour schemes. En-suite clean and looks quite new. Top marks.

Brilliant location if you are visiting Paultons , just 3 miles away. You can get package deals…read morethrough Paulton breaks or book direct. Nice secluded away from traffic, can admire the New Forest and just relax in its Lounge, bar or the restaurant. We stayed just for one night and were seriously tempted to stay back few more days. The breakfast is great and also have option for ordering other stuff from the menu of you do not like the buffet spread. The staff are very friendly and eager to help. The rooms are spacious, we dot a quad room which had a nice bunk bed for the kids, the swimming pool looked nice but we didn't have time to get in and the parking adequate so nothing to complain. We got a two days park tickets and one nights stay for £260 (family of 4) so it was a brilliant deal for the bank holiday weekend. We plan to head back for a longer vacation in near future and enjoy all the sights of New Forest. Highly recommended!

A cousin took us here to eat while visiting England. The food and the service was lovely. And, the…read moregrounds are beautiful. Highly recommend it, and the food is sustainable and mostly organic.